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• Automotive supplier Magna joins race to self-driving cars - CNET

  31-08-2017 23:37 via cnet.com
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  Automotive supplier Magna joins race to self-driving cars
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  Self-driving car builders got another competitor as automotive equipment supplier Magna announced its own autonomous car system, called the Max4 Autonomous Driving Platform. The system represents serious competition, as Magna is one of the biggest ...
  Magna unveils MAX4 autonomous driving platformAutomotive World (press release)all 20 news articles »
  
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• Mazda3 with Skyactiv-X engine technology caught testing in the wild

  31-08-2017 23:25
  
  Filed under:Green,Spy Photos,Mazda,Fuel Efficiency,Emerging Technologies,Technology,HatchbackMazda is not trying to hide what it's testing.Continue reading Mazda3 with Skyactiv-X engine technology caught testing in the wild Mazda3 with Skyactiv-X engine technology caught testing in the wild originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Aug 2017 17:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Ford recalls 143,000 vehicles in North America

  31-08-2017 23:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ford issued four recalls covering about 143,000 vehicles in North America. The largest is for roughly 141,000 2015-17 F-150 Crew Cab pickups and 2017 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty Crew Cab pickups.
  
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• Zoox bites into Apple, hires 17 former Project Titan engineers

  31-08-2017 22:50
  
  Filed under:Green,Rumormill,Technology,Autonomous,FutureWith Apple refocusing its automotive efforts, Zoox is putting former Project Titan engineers in use.Continue reading Zoox bites into Apple, hires 17 former Project Titan engineers Zoox bites into Apple, hires 17 former Project Titan engineers originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Aug 2017 16:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. judge rejects Wyoming suit over VW emissions

  31-08-2017 22:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  A federal judge rejected a lawsuit by Wyoming potentially seeking more than $1 billion in additional penalties for environmental damages linked by the state to VW's diesel emissions violations.
  
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• Dealer Tire wins business from Southeast Toyota's 176 stores

  31-08-2017 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Southeast Toyota Distributors has inked a deal with Dealer Tire to have the Cleveland company deliver replacement tires to 176 Toyota dealerships in five states beginning Dec. 1.
  
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• Autonomous car legislation heads to US House for vote next Wednesday

  31-08-2017 21:51
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,AutonomousThis could potentially relax restrictions on what's legal to drive on public roads.Continue reading Autonomous car legislation heads to US House for vote next Wednesday Autonomous car legislation heads to US House for vote next Wednesday originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Aug 2017 15:51:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• TASS Acquisition Makes Siemens a Tougher Competitor for Dassault in the Automotive Industry Verdi Ogewell posted ... - ENGINEERING.com

  31-08-2017 21:34 via engineering.com
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  TASS Acquisition Makes Siemens a Tougher Competitor for Dassault in the Automotive Industry Verdi Ogewell posted ...
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  Today's big news in the PLM world is that Siemens Digital Factory division is acquiring TASS International, a Dutch based global provider of simulation software aimed primarily at the automotive industry. TASS' solutions are focused on autonomous ...
  
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• TASS Acquisition Makes Siemens a Tougher Competitor for Dassault in the Automotive Industry - ENGINEERING.com

  31-08-2017 21:34 via engineering.com
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  TASS Acquisition Makes Siemens a Tougher Competitor for Dassault in the Automotive Industry
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  Today's big news in the PLM world is that Siemens Digital Factory division is acquiring TASS International, a Dutch based global provider of simulation software aimed primarily at the automotive industry. TASS' solutions are focused on autonomous ...
  
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• FCA appoints Keegan to head of communications; Pilarski takes over HR

  31-08-2017 20:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fiat Chrysler appointed Mike Keegan, a 25-year veteran of the company, to lead communications in North America, a new position, effective Thursday.
  
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• Fernando Alonso denies giving McLaren a Honda-or-me ultimatum

  31-08-2017 20:20
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Honda,McLaren,RacingHe insists something was wrong with his engine last week, but Honda found nothingContinue reading Fernando Alonso denies giving McLaren a Honda-or-me ultimatum Fernando Alonso denies giving McLaren a Honda-or-me ultimatum originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Aug 2017 14:20:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Harley kills off its sportiest motorcycles for 2018 as V-Rod production ends

  31-08-2017 20:15
  
  Filed under:Motorcycle,PerformancePour one out for the VRSC.Continue reading Harley kills off its sportiest motorcycles for 2018 as V-Rod production ends Harley kills off its sportiest motorcycles for 2018 as V-Rod production ends originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Aug 2017 14:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aston's Sproule takes helm of Americas region

  31-08-2017 20:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Simon Sproule will retain his global CMO responsibilities Aston Martin, following the double-duty pattern favored by CEO Andy Palmer.
  
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• Automakers, dealers are rushing cars to Houston after Harvey

  31-08-2017 20:00
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Chrysler,Fiat,Ford,GM,Car Buying"Our customers have lost a lot of vehicles": Big chains moved their inventory to higher ground.Continue reading Automakers, dealers are rushing cars to Houston after Harvey Automakers, dealers are rushing cars to Houston after Harvey originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Aug 2017 14:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Texas ports reopening, resume vehicle shipments

  31-08-2017 19:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Texas ports of Galveston and Freeport reopened Thursday and will receive their first vehicle carriers since shutting down six days ago because of Hurricane Harvey.
  
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• 2003 Nissan 350Z with serial number 1 for sale

  31-08-2017 19:35
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Nissan,Automotive History,Coupe,Classics,PerformanceIt might be the first one built.Continue reading 2003 Nissan 350Z with serial number 1 for sale 2003 Nissan 350Z with serial number 1 for sale originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Aug 2017 13:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• U.S. House to vote on self-driving car legislation next week

  31-08-2017 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  The House of Representatives will vote Wednesday on a sweeping proposal to speed the deployment of self-driving vehicles without human controls and bar states from blocking autonomous vehicles, congressional aides say.
  
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• Tokyo show: Toyota to reveal 1,000km fuel cell concept

  31-08-2017 19:00
  Toyota has revealed initial details of a hydrogen fuel cell concept which will make its motor show debut in Tokyo later this month. The Fine-Comfort Ride has a claimed range of 1,000km, which compares to 650km for the Mirai.
  
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• Tokyo show: Toyota JPN Taxi to premiere

  31-08-2017 19:00
  A replacement for the long-lived Toyota Crown Comfort goes on sale in Japan this week and will have its public premiere at the Tokyo motor show.
  
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• Tokyo show: Toyota Concept-i Ride and Concept-i Walk

  31-08-2017 19:00
  Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Subaru, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Mazda, Daihatsu and Yamaha Motor have announced initial details of their Tokyo motor show world premieres. Toyota has now alerted the media to a further two vehicles, the Concept-i Ride and Concept-i Walk.
  
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• Tokyo show: Nissan to reveal concept ambulance, 'chiller' e-van

  31-08-2017 19:00
  The Tokyo motor show includes commercial vehicles and Nissan will unveil two new fully customised vehicles aimed to improve city mobility: the new Paramedic Concept and the all electric e-NV200 Fridge Concept. The Paramedic Concept, based on the NV350 van, will be the automaker's fifth generation ambulance while the e-NV200 Fridge Concept is a van that can deliver chilled foods in urban environments, where large delivery trucks are often prevented from stopping.
  
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• TOKYO SHOW - Nissan Serena e-Power to premiere

  31-08-2017 19:00
  The Serena e-Power, an electric version of the MPV equipped with a range extender, will have its public premiere at the Tokyo motor show.
  
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• TOKYO SHOW - Mazda Kai and Nissan IMx concepts

  31-08-2017 19:00
  Mazda announced the names of its two concepts on the eve of the Tokyo motor show's media preview days: they are the Kai and Vision Coupe.
  
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• TOKYO SHOW DEBUTS - Zagato IsoRivolta and E-Fuso Vision One concepts

  31-08-2017 19:00
  Zagato, the coach builder, has brought the IsoRivolta Vision Gran Turismo from PS4 to life as a prototype. It may even build a few units of the car which at present lacks a powertrain.
  
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• Tokyo show debuts: Yamaha concept world premiere

  31-08-2017 19:00
  Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Subaru, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Mazda, Daihatsu and now Yamaha Motor have announced initial details of vehicles or concepts which will be world premieres at the Tokyo motor show.
  
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• Tokyo show debuts: Toyota Toolbox joy world premiere

  31-08-2017 19:00
  Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Subaru, Honda, Nissan and now Toyota have announced initial details of vehicles or concepts which will be world premieres at the Tokyo motor show.
  
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• Tokyo show debuts: Toyota Crown concept world premiere

  31-08-2017 19:00
  Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Subaru, Honda, Nissan and now Toyota have announced initial details of vehicles or concepts which will be world premieres at the Tokyo motor show.
  
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• Tokyo show debuts: Toyota Century world premiere

  31-08-2017 19:00
  Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Subaru, Honda, Nissan and now Toyota have announced initial details of vehicles or concepts which will be world premieres at the Tokyo motor show.
  
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• Tokyo show debuts: Subaru world premieres

  31-08-2017 19:00
  Mitsubishi Motors was the first manufacturer to announce a world premiere for the Tokyo motor show, followed by Suzuki. Now, Subaru has revealed details of its own global debuts.
  
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• Tokyo show debuts: Nissan Leaf NISMO world premiere

  31-08-2017 19:00
  Mitsubishi Motors was the first manufacturer to announce a world premiere for the Tokyo motor show, followed by Suzuki, Subaru and Honda. Now, Nissan Motorsport has revealed details of its own global debut.
  
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• Tokyo show debuts: Nissan Leaf NISCO world premiere

  31-08-2017 19:00
  Mitsubishi Motors was the first manufacturer to announce a world premiere for the Tokyo motor show, followed by Suzuki, Subaru and Honda. Now, Nissan Motorsport has revealed details of its own global debut.
  
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• Tokyo show debuts: MMC e-Evolution concept

  31-08-2017 19:00
  Mitsubishi Motors is the first manufacturer to announce a world premiere for the Tokyo motor show.
  
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• Tokyo show debuts: Mazda3 preview world premiere

  31-08-2017 19:00
  Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Subaru, Honda, Nissan, Toyota and now Mazda have announced initial details of vehicles or concepts which will be world premieres at the Tokyo motor show.
  
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• Tokyo show debuts: Lexus and more Nissan world premieres

  31-08-2017 19:00
  Mitsubishi Motors was the first manufacturer to announce a world premiere for the Tokyo motor show, followed by Suzuki, Subaru and Honda. Now, Nissan has revealed details of its own global debuts.
  
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• TOKYO SHOW DEBUTS - Isuzu FD-SI concept

  31-08-2017 19:00
  Isuzu's FD-SI concept has been added to just-auto's list of vehicles which were world debuts at the press days of the 2017 Tokyo motor show.
  
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• Tokyo show debuts: Honda Sports EV world premiere

  31-08-2017 19:00
  Mitsubishi Motors was the first manufacturer to announce a world premiere for the Tokyo motor show, followed by Suzuki and Subaru. Now, Honda has revealed details of its own global debut: an electric sports car prototype.
  
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• 2017 TOKYO MOTOR SHOW - world debuts

  31-08-2017 19:00
  The following cars and concepts were world premieres at the 2017 Tokyo motor show.
  
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• Simpson Carpenter Names Head of Automotive - Daily Research News Online

  31-08-2017 18:21 via mrweb.com
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  Simpson Carpenter Names Head of Automotive
  Daily Research News Online
  Former Jaguar Land Rover exec Ana Ramirez has joined insights consultancy Simpson Carpenter as International Head of Automotive Research, starting in early September. Ana Ramirez Founded by Tom Simpson and Derek Carpenter in 1998, the ...
  Simpson Carpenter hires head of automotive from Jaguar Land RoverResearch Liveall 6 news articles »
  
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• Driving an actual bipedal mech suit | Translogic 221

  31-08-2017 18:00
  
  Filed under:Translogic,Videos,Emerging Technologies,Original VideoOn this episode of Translogic, our host Bucko gets to drive a fully functional, bipedal, totally badass mech suit.Continue reading Driving an actual bipedal mech suit | Translogic 221 Driving an actual bipedal mech suit | Translogic 221 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Aug 2017 12:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• OnStar assisting agencies overwhelmed by Harvey

  31-08-2017 17:45
  
  Filed under:Etc.,GM,Safety,Infotainment,TechnologyA six-person team at OnStar has been monitoring developments in the storm's path.Continue reading OnStar assisting agencies overwhelmed by Harvey OnStar assisting agencies overwhelmed by Harvey originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Aug 2017 11:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Lyft expands ride-sharing service to 32 more states

  31-08-2017 17:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lyft has expanded its ride-hailing services to an additional 32 states, as it looks to take market share from its main rival, Uber.
  
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• Toyota announces UK scrappage scheme with trade-in savings up to £4k

  31-08-2017 17:13
  
  Motorists with any vehicle older than seven years can receive up to £4,000 towards a new Toyota2017-08-31 16:20 Toyota has become the latest manufacturer to establish a scrappage scheme in the UK, offering savings up to £4,000 to drivers who trade-in their old car.
  Running from 1 September until the end of the year, the scheme is open to any vehicle more than seven years old which has been owned by the current owner for more than six months.
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• The future of automotive branding is a car crash waiting to happen - The Drum

  31-08-2017 17:03 via thedrum.com
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  The future of automotive branding is a car crash waiting to happen
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  The marketing sector can be a complicated place as new marketing tools and techniques are launched, almost on a weekly basis. Powered by The Drum Network, this regular column invites The Drum Network's members to demystify the marketing trade and ...
  
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• Automotive plant in South Carolina moving to Mexico - Daily Mail

  31-08-2017 17:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  Automotive plant in South Carolina moving to Mexico
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  EASLEY, S.C. (AP) - An automotive parts manufacturer in South Carolina is closing and moving operations to Mexico. News outlets reported the decision by Kongsberg Automotive to close its plant in Easley early next year will eliminate nearly 100 jobs.and more »
  
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• Skoda to 'double sales in China by 2020'

  31-08-2017 16:56
  Skoda aims to double its sales in China to over 600,000 units per year by 2020, from 310,000 units last year, Skoda CEO Bernhard Maier told reporters at a recent conference in Shanghai.
  
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• Hyundai resumes China operations

  31-08-2017 16:42
  Hyundai Motor has said it has resumed vehicle production in China after it was forced to shut down its operations because local component manufacturers had stopped deliveries over payment arrears.
  
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• How GST Has Affected Indian Automotive Component Industry - NDTVAuto.com

  31-08-2017 16:41 via auto.ndtv.com
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  How GST Has Affected Indian Automotive Component Industry
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  The introduction of GST has changed the way the country does business. We take you through the changes - both positive and negative - that the Indian automotive component manufacturers have gone through post the introduction of the new tax in India.and more »
  
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• Tesla cuts price of 100D Model S and Model X

  31-08-2017 16:30
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Car Buying,Green Automakers,Crossover,Hatchback,Sedan,Electric,LuxuryWe hope you didn't just buy a 100D Tesla.Continue reading Tesla cuts price of 100D Model S and Model X Tesla cuts price of 100D Model S and Model X originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Aug 2017 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• China scoops Hyperloop with 2,500-mph supersonic ‘flying train’ idea

  31-08-2017 16:21
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Asia,China,Emerging Technologies,TechnologyState-run space agency wants to go four times faster than an airliner.Continue reading China scoops Hyperloop with 2,500-mph supersonic ‘flying train’ idea China scoops Hyperloop with 2,500-mph supersonic ‘flying train’ idea originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 31 Aug 2017 10:21:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• £1 million ATS GT supercar revealed at Salon Prive car show

  31-08-2017 15:23
  
  ATS has pulled the covers off its new GT supercar in the Salon Prive car show’s first global launch 2017-08-31 14:30 The new Automobili Turismo e Sport GT supercar has made its public debut at Salon Prive, housing a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 engine and carrying a price tag of $1,150,000 (£1,059,000 approx). Only 12 units will be built - a fact reflected by the size of that seven-figure price tag.
  ATS is withholding the name of the engine supplier for now, and remains coy over its maxi
  
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